Job summary
We are recruiting an enthusiastic person to a permanent part-time (22.5 hours) Band 3 Occupational Therapy Support Worker role. The Medicine-Surgery Occupational Therapy team at QMC covers a wide range of ward areas including amputee rehab.
B3 support workers carry out treatment programmes with patients under guidance and supervision of a registered OT, providing rehab and interventions to facilitate safe discharge. Some clerical and administration tasks will also be undertaken (eg keeping records, filing, photocopying).
This is an excellent opportunity if you have previous experience as a therapy or rehabilitation assistant in an NHS or care setting. We would consider applications from people with transferable skills and a passion for OT.
We are a small, supportive and inclusive team that is committed to the learning and development of all team members. We offer thorough induction, regular supervision and ongoing support.
The successful candidate will:
Have good communication skills, a track-record of working with people who are experiencing challenging circumstances, good time management and prioritisation skills.
Be conscientious and hard-working, able to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
Demonstrate initiative,willingness to learn,emotional intelligence and compassion in relation to patients, carers and colleagues.
There is a requirement to contribute to weekend and bank holiday shifts as part of our service wide rota.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will work alongside the Occupational Therapists who cover the medical and surgical wards at QMC.
Please see job description and person specification for full details. Core responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Carrying out basic OT assessments with less complex patients (delegated by registered colleagues).
Discharge planning for less complex patients with guidance from colleagues.
Ordering and/or issuing basic OT equipment.
Following and evaluating treatment plans and rehab goals as delegated by other members of the team.
Providing colleagues with feedback about patient's progress in relation to rehab goals.
Supporting the management of the QMC equipment store and interim wheelchair stock.
Communicating clearly with patients, carers and colleagues either face to face or over the phone.
Maintaining timely, concise and accurate patient-related records.
Working flexibly - including working rostered weekends.
Modelling professional behaviours and NUH values.
Championing a positive and inclusive team culture.
Excellent communication skills are a must in this role as you will be expected to communicate with patients, carers and members of the MDT.
About us
With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavor to turn your job into a career!
The Occupational Therapy service is part of the Therapies and Rehabilitation Services pathway, which is one of the pathways that together make up the Clinical Support Division at NUH. We are a diverse pathway of AHPs and support staff, employing over 800 staff, who works together to deliver the high quality care we aspire to. Our HCPC registered AHP professionals comprise of physiotherapists, dietitians, occupational therapists, orthotists, prosthetists and speech and language therapists. We have a Chief AHP to lead us on our strategic direction, and many of the pathway leadership team have pathway AHP backgrounds to support our staff. There are also Practice Development Therapists to support career development for all.
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Medicine & Surgery Occupational Therapy team is a generalist team that is committed to using specialist skills and knowledge to deliver high quality person-centred assessment, treatment and rehabilitation to our patients whilst optimising patient flow within the acute setting. We expect team members to work hard and contribute to a positive and inclusive team culture that supports high performance.
Learning opportunities include: vascular amputee management, wheelchair provision, prosthetic rehab, long stay rehab (including upper limb assessment and rehab), working with patients with complex psycho-social presentations including drug and alcohol addiction and homelessness.
Our involvement in amputee rehab provides the unique opportunity in the acute setting of carrying out regular access and discharge visits which requires us to use core OT skills and gives us the opportunity to work alongside specialist outpatient teams to deliver high quality rehab and care.
We have close working relationships with specialist OT colleagues in other teams and regularly access their specialist skills, which creates opportunities for joint working and learning and development.
We share an office with our physio colleagues and other OT teams and are committed to working collaboratively across professions and teams.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Medicine & Surgery Occupational Therapy team is a generalist team that is committed to using specialist skills and knowledge to deliver high quality person-centred assessment, treatment and rehabilitation to our patients whilst optimising patient flow within the acute setting. We expect team members to work hard and contribute to a positive and inclusive team culture that supports high performance.
Learning opportunities include: vascular amputee management, wheelchair provision, prosthetic rehab, long stay rehab (including upper limb assessment and rehab), working with patients with complex psycho-social presentations including drug and alcohol addiction and homelessness.
Our involvement in amputee rehab provides the unique opportunity in the acute setting of carrying out regular access and discharge visits which requires us to use core OT skills and gives us the opportunity to work alongside specialist outpatient teams to deliver high quality rehab and care.
We have close working relationships with specialist OT colleagues in other teams and regularly access their specialist skills, which creates opportunities for joint working and learning and development.
We share an office with our physio colleagues and other OT teams and are committed to working collaboratively across professions and teams.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE (A-C) English and Maths or equivalent
- Willingness to undertake further training and learn new skills
- Evidence of personal development in previous employment
- Working towards or achieved NVQ level 3 or equivalent in health related subject
Experience
Essential
- Ability to effectively manage own case/work load, with support
- Previous experience as a therapy or rehab assistant
- Previous experience of working in the NHS or a care setting
- Experience of keeping written notes/records to record work undertaken
- Awareness of risks to Health and Safety in the work environment
Communication Skills
Essential
- Effective written, verbal and listening communications skills.
- To enjoy working with people of all kinds of backgrounds
- The ability to communicate with patients who have communication > difficulties
- Can work independently or under direction of a variety of supervisors
- Tact and sensitivity
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly as part of a team
- Awareness of professional behaviour and issues of confidentiality/data > protection
- Problem solving skills
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Organisational and time management skills
- Skills in prioritizing work tasks
Physical skills
Essential
- Physical ability to undertake manual and therapeutic handling of patients and/or equipment on a daily basis in a variety of environments
- Basic computer skills
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Friendly and approachable
- Flexibility to work elsewhere in Therapies or as required across both campuses
- Commitment to support the Trust values
- Flexible working schedules including participation in weekend rosters where required
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE (A-C) English and Maths or equivalent
- Willingness to undertake further training and learn new skills
- Evidence of personal development in previous employment
- Working towards or achieved NVQ level 3 or equivalent in health related subject
Experience
Essential
- Ability to effectively manage own case/work load, with support
- Previous experience as a therapy or rehab assistant
- Previous experience of working in the NHS or a care setting
- Experience of keeping written notes/records to record work undertaken
- Awareness of risks to Health and Safety in the work environment
Communication Skills
Essential
- Effective written, verbal and listening communications skills.
- To enjoy working with people of all kinds of backgrounds
- The ability to communicate with patients who have communication > difficulties
- Can work independently or under direction of a variety of supervisors
- Tact and sensitivity
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly as part of a team
- Awareness of professional behaviour and issues of confidentiality/data > protection
- Problem solving skills
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Organisational and time management skills
- Skills in prioritizing work tasks
Physical skills
Essential
- Physical ability to undertake manual and therapeutic handling of patients and/or equipment on a daily basis in a variety of environments
- Basic computer skills
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Friendly and approachable
- Flexibility to work elsewhere in Therapies or as required across both campuses
- Commitment to support the Trust values
- Flexible working schedules including participation in weekend rosters where required
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).